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First Person Tennis - The Real Tennis Simulator

PC (Microsoft Windows), Oculus Quest, Meta Quest 2 • 2019

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Quick resume

First Person Tennis uses the most innovative physics engine to reproduce the real tennis shots in VR. Thanks to the support of a big community and professional tennis players, the game is in an endless development to reach an incredible level of realism.

Global score

88/100

Genres

Simulator, Sport, Arcade, Indie

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    Pros

    • Realistic tennis physics and gameplay
    • Immersive vr experience with multiple locomotion options
    • Active developer support and frequent updates
    • Good workout and physical engagement
    • Multiplayer and tournament modes

    Cons

    • Some bugs and occasional crashes reported
    • Limited customization and progression systems
    • Serving mechanics can be difficult for some players
    • Crowd and commentary could be more varied
    • Requires sufficient physical space to play safely

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      "Players have extensive control over shot placement, player positioning, and skill customization, allowing personal freedom in gameplay decisions."

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    • Competence

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      "The game offers a challenging simulation experience with realistic physics and AI difficulty, rewarding skill and mastery."

      Capsule for MotoGP™17 MotoGP™17

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    • Competition

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      "Includes multiplayer modes, online tournaments, and ranked play encouraging comparison with others."

      Capsule for Pool Nation Pool Nation

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    • Continuation

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      3

      "Players report habitual play, replaying tracks for better times and achievements, indicating sustained engagement."

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      "Players report habitual play, returning regularly for matches and training, indicating sustained engagement."

    • Cooperation

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      "Some multiplayer modes exist but mostly focus on competitive or solo play; limited evidence of cooperative gameplay."

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    • Creativity

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      -2

      "Players use predefined balls and mechanics with minimal customization or creation, though some enjoy the aesthetic variety."

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      "Limited customization mostly cosmetic; gameplay follows realistic tennis rules and predefined mechanics without creative building or modification."

    • Domination

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      -3

      "Interactions emphasize fair competition and mutual respect rather than exerting control or superiority."

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    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      3

      "Players use the game as a realistic tennis simulation and immersive distraction from real life."

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      "Players use the game for immersive distraction and physical activity, escaping real life through VR tennis simulation."

    • Expectation

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      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and enjoyment rather than obligation or external pressure."

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    • Experimenting

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      2

      "Players try new weapons, combos, and vehicle controls, exploring game mechanics beyond routine shooting."

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      "Players try different locomotion options and shot techniques, exploring game mechanics and improving skills."

    • Exploration

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      "Exploration is limited to discovering new technologies and game features over time, with no open-world or map exploration."

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      "Multiple courts and environments exist but exploration is limited to known tennis venues without open-world discovery."

    • Expression

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      "Some character customization via unlockable outfits, but limited self-expression overall."

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    • Fantasy

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      -4

      "Focuses on realistic tennis simulation with plausible scenarios and authentic physics."

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    • Fellowship

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      "Multiplayer and community interaction exist but social connections are moderate and mostly strategic."

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      "Multiplayer and community interaction exist but social connection is moderate, not central to experience."

    • Growth

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      "Players develop skills, learn advanced techniques, and improve through practice and competition."

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      "Players develop tennis skills, learn serving and shot techniques, and improve through practice and tournaments."

    • Health

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      4

      "Physical activity and exercise benefits noted due to VR movement and stamina use."

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      "Physical activity and fitness benefits reported due to VR movement and tennis gameplay."

    • Idle

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      -3

      "Requires active attention and physical engagement; not suitable for passive or background play."

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    • Intimacy

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      -3

      "Social interactions are limited to gameplay; no evidence of close emotional relationships."

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      "Social interactions are limited to gameplay and competition; no evidence of close emotional relationships."

    • Leadership

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      -4

      "No leadership or management roles; players participate individually without guiding others."

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    • Progression

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      "Includes achievement collection, unlockable modes, and some in-game upgrades contributing to progression."

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      "Includes tournament advancement and some character upgrades, though progression systems are basic."

    • Relaxation

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      2

      "Some players find the simulation relaxing and immersive, though others find it repetitive and stressful due to signals."

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      "Some players find the game relaxing and enjoyable, though simulation mode can be challenging and tense."

    • Sensation

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      3

      "Immersive VR visuals, sound, and physical movement provide stimulating sensory experiences."

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      "Immersive VR visuals, sounds, and physical feedback provide engaging sensory stimulation."

    • Status

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      2

      "Leaderboards and multiplayer rankings provide some social recognition, but not a dominant focus."

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      "Rankings and multiplayer provide some social recognition, but not a dominant motivation."

    • Story

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      -4

      "No narrative or story immersion; gameplay focuses on matches and competitive play."

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      "No narrative or plot; gameplay centers on tennis matches without story immersion."

    • Strategy

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      3

      "Players use tactics such as aiming, timing, power-up usage, and positioning to outplay opponents."

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    • Thrill

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      "Competitive matches create suspense and excitement."

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    • Value

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      2

      "Generally considered good value for price; some players desire free-to-play to increase player base."

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      "Players perceive good value for physical activity and immersive tennis experience, though some mention price concerns."

    • Violence

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      "Focus on constructive sports simulation without combat or destruction."

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    • Survival

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      "Stable environment with no threats or survival mechanics; focus on skillful play."

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    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Health, Story, Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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